Identification-tag.



E. L. BROCKWAY.

IDENTIFICATION TAG- APPLICATION FILED MAR. 13. 1916.

Patented Mar. 20, 1917.

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EDWIN L. BROGKWAIVOF GLENSIDE, PENNSYLVANIA,

IDENTIFICATION- TAG.

to provide a tag of this description, which is strong, durable and efiicient; which is moisture proof, dirt proof and fire resisting in construction; which is legible for reading at all times and which is of simple and inexpensive construction. With these and other objects in view, the invention consists of the improvements hereinafter described and finally claimed.

The nature, characteristic features and scope of the invention will be more fully understood from the following description taken in connection with the accompanying drawings forming part hereof and in which:

Figure 1, is a View in section illustrating the tag parts about to be assembled,

Fig. 2, is a view in section illustrating the tag parts assembled,

Fig. 3, is a face view of the tag,

Fig. 4c, is a view in rear elevation thereof, and

Fig. 5, is a view in section modified form.

Referring to the drawings, there is disclosed a physical embodiment of the invention, the same being constructed in a manner best known to me at this time for practising the invention. Obviously, the parts may be modified and varied without departing from the fair spirit and scope of the invention. In the specific instance shown in the drawings, and referring more particularly to Figs. 1 to 1, the supporting frame of the tag is designated 10, and as illustrated, comprises a rectangular structure although obviously other shapes may be employed. This frame may be of metal, fiber, porcelain or other fire resisting material, and has a closed back and an open face, and being in form somewhat dishshaped. The back is pressed out to form an illustrating a Specification of Letters Patent.

Application filed March 13, 1916.

Serial No. 83,904.

internal, annular recess '11, for a purpose to presently appear. WVithin this frame is adapted to be contained certain parts now to be described. A designating or identification card 12, of any desired material and Patented-Mar. 20, 1917. j

properly inscribed is first inserted within the frame 10. A transparent cover 13, as isinglass is next fitted over the card 12. A pliable Washer 14, as for instance felt is then fitted over the cover 13, and a ring 15,

for instance wire, embedded in the pliable" washer. A ring-like facing 16, is then inserted and forced inwardly upon the above described parts. As pressure is exerted thereon those parts of the card 12, cover 13,

and washer 14:, adjacent the groove or. recess 11, yield and are pressed into said groove or recess to form a tight joint. The marginal edge of the frame 10, is then bent over upon the facing 16, as at 17, to maintain the parts in interlocked position. By this arrangement and construction of parts the tag interior is rendered dirt and moisture proof, whereby the designating card 12, is protected so that at all times it is legible. In underground electrical work this is advantageous, because of the fact that dampness and dirt are invariably present. As the construction recited is fire resisting, this feature adds materially to its advantages for the uses recited. V

The frame may be apertured as at 18, and slotted as at 19, so that either suspended from a cableby means of a wire or a metal strap, as desired.

In Fig. 5, a slightly modified form is disclosed. The ring 15, and facing 16, are dispensed with and the turned over part 20,

'of the frame 10, is crimped as at 21. When the parts are assembled this crimped part 21, which is in alinement with the recess 11, of the frame, is forced inwardly so that the washer, cover and card, are pressed into the recess 11, to form a tight groove as hereinbefore described.

What I claim is:

1. A tag of the class described embracing the same may be closed back and an open face, said back hav ing an annular groove therein, a designating card, a transparent shield, a washer of pliable material and a ring-like facing within said frame, the marginal portions of said fram being clenched over the facing to clamp the parts together, and to force portions of said card, shield and washer within said groove.

3. A tag of'the class described embracing a substantially dish-shaped frame having a closed back and an open face, said back having an annular groove therein, a designating card, a transparent shield, a washer of pliable material, a rigid ring, and a ring-like facing within the frame, the marginal portions of said frame being clenched over the facing to clamp the parts together and to force portions of at least some of said parts within said groove.

4. A tag of the class described embracing parts of dirt proof, moisture proof and fire resisting properties, said parts consisting of a substantially dish-shaped frame having a closed back having an annular groove there- Oopies of this patent may be obtained for in and a transparent face, and a designation card within the frame, portions of said card and face being interlocked with respect to the back to form a tight joint, the

marginal portions of said frame being turned over upon said face for maintaining such joint in fixed position.

5. A tag of the class described embracing parts of dirt proof, moisture proof and fire resisting properties, said parts consisting of a substantially dish-shaped frame having at least one transparent face and an annular groove and a designation card within the frame, portions of said card and face being interlocked with respect to the grooved part of the frame to form a tight joint, the marginal portions of the frame being turned over upon a face for maintaining such joint in fixed position. 7

In testimony whereof I have hereunto signed my name.

. EDWVIN L. BROCKNVAY. Witnesses:

THOS. C. ALLEN,

VILLIAM J. J AoKsoN;

Washington, D. G. 

